For some of us, a night on the town in Portland or Hillsboro ends with the wail of a police siren and lights flashing in your rearview mirror. If you’ve never been stopped for DUI before, the entire process -from the police stop to the laying of charges and beyond- can be confusing and evenRead More
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Have you been charged with a misdemeanor crime in Washington County and have no prior criminal history? You may be eligible to enter the new Diversion Early Case Resolution Program – “DECR”
A new diversion program was created in Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro which allows individuals charged with certain misdemeanor crimes to enter diversion. Similar to the DUII diversion program, successful completion of the DECR program will result in a dismissal of the criminal charges after a one year period. The Eligibility Requirements of theRead More
Are you in need of low cost supervised parenting time and/or a location for safe exchanges of your children? New services are available at the Washington County Courthouse for families with domestic violence issues.
Safety First will now be offering Supervised Parenting Time and Safe Exchanges of children between parents for unsupervised parenting time at the Washington County Courthouse in Hillsboro. Supervised Parenting Time services are available immediately. The Safe Exchange services will be available later in the fall. Services are offered to families with domestic violence issues. SimilarRead More
Introduction to Basics of Divorce Proceedings
Starting the divorce process can seem daunting. Hiring experienced legal counsel can save you time and stress during a difficult stage of your life and helps you achieve the end result you desire. Before you start. Consulting with an attorney. First of all, if you’re reading this we know you’ve done some research online. TheRead More
Auto Insurance Law In Oregon: Important Changes Are Around The Corner
Auto insurance is mandatory for all drivers in Oregon. In addition to liability coverage, every auto insurance policy delivered in Oregon must include Personal Injury Protection coverage. Purchasers of auto insurance in Oregon also can (and in most cases should) purchase Underinsured Motorist coverage. Here we will briefly discuss those types of insurance coverage andRead More